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Pat McManamon

Pat McManamon's sportswriting career has spanned more than 35 years and included stops at ESPN and the Akron Beacon-Journal. He shares a love of history with his older brother, a Renaissance historian and nautical archaeologist.

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Cumberland Posey was a dominant figure in Negro League baseball and the first African American athlete at two universities.

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 24, 1963: Action during a game on November 24, 1963 between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cleveland Browns at Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. There was some dispute as to whether this game should have been played or not to properly honor of President of the United States John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated two days ago in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by: Henry Barr Collection/Diamond Images/Getty Images)

The team was heckled and cursed at by Browns fans in Cleveland, where the Cowboys lost 'a game that nobody was interested in playing.'

Charles Trippi (5), Georgia University, captain of the College All-Stars, lugs ball for wide sweep against Green Bay Packers, champions of the National Football League, in the 12th annual All-Star Game. Racing in for tackle are packers Clyde Goodnight (23), end; Ted Fritsch (64), half back; Don Perkins (53), full back. The Pro team defeated the All-Stars, 19-7, in Soldier's Field before 92,753 spectators.

The last game, a 24-0 win by the Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers in 1976, was played in a 'surreal' deluge.

The Heisman Trophy Is Named After This Coach and Innovator

Hall of Famer John Heisman, one of college football's most successful coaches, introduced the center snap, handoff, scoreboard and other innovations.

Dummy Hoy, Washington Statesmen, baseball card portrait - Image ID: WAT4EB (RM)

During a career that concluded in the early 20th century, William Hoy earned the respect of players and management. In the 21st century, he merited Hall of Fame consideration.

Effa Manley, the Only Woman in Baseball Hall of Fame, Challenged Convention—and MLB

Sports executive and civil rights champion Effa Manley was a passionate advocate for baseball players from the Negro leagues.